Acer Aspire 5630 not starting up

Hi
I've just tried to turn on my laptop (Acer Aspire 5630, running Windows XP), and it won't come on. The fan starts to whirl, and the light comes on, but then it dies after a second or two. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
Aaron

I have an Aspire 5630 with the same problem. It powers on, fan whirs for approximately 3 to 4 seconds, then the fan turns off. Power stays on, but fan does not stay active, there is no display - no POST, no beeps, nothing, just the LEDs indicating that the power is on. This is the same whether using battery power or the power adapter. I have an Aspire 5630 with the same problem. It powers on, fan whirs for approximately 3 to 4 seconds, then the fan turns off. Power stays on, but fan does not stay active, there is no display - no POST, no beeps, nothing, just the LEDs indicating that the power is on. This is the same whether using battery power or the power adapter.

Hi welcome to Fixya!
Have you heard any sound or a beep aside from the fan that whirling. If you heard any, you need to change the memory or if its built in plug a new one. if things still the same, the problem is, your video card. bring it to the nearest service center and ask for assistance. Im sure they would love to help you!
have a nice day!

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